cadre
//ˈkæd.ɹi//
Noun
cadreSingular
cadresPlural
1
A small group of trained people who form the core of a larger organization, especially a political or military one.
The party relies on a small cadre of dedicated activists to organize local campaigns.
2
A member of such a group; a trained professional within an organization.
She was trained as a cadre in the organization's leadership program.
3
A framework or structure that serves as a foundation for something larger.
The research team established a cadre for the new educational program.